From:	dma02155@comcast.net
Sent:	Thursday, October 27, 2016 12:07 AM
To:	SREC, DOER (ENE)
Subject:	General support for robust solar incentive programs in MA

Hello:
I would like to request more aggressive support for expansion of solar, so that DOER 
can meet their first stated objective, to "maintain robust growth across all installation 
sectors".

1) It is crucial to create an interim program to fill the void between
 the January 8th expiration of the SREC II program and the implementation of the 
new program.
 
2) The new incentive program should include a fair definition of
forested and agricultural land that does not discriminate against
solar development as opposed to any other type of development.
 
3) The new incentive should feature a higher adder fee structure and longer terms 
to encourage projects to pencil in the last block, not just the first block.
 
4) The proposal must include a system of assurance to lock in a block rate at the 
beginning of the project development cycle so project owners can accurately predict 
expenses. A reservation fee similar to MassACA may be approriate.
 
5) DOER should commit to revisiting block changes periodically (for example, once 
a year) to evaluate market signals. The increasing block size and decreasing rate set 
in advance may not be adequate to meet our solar build-out goals.
 
6) A solution for Municipal Light Plants would be to set up a fund that they can opt 
into, in order to pay for their own subsidies on a pro rata basis.

Ambitiously, the DOER aims for implementing the next generation incentive program 
in the summer of 2017. There is looming concern that solar developers will be left 
without an interim incentive program, unless DOER extends SREC-II or furnishes other 
emergency measures to span the gap. 

Please consider the above points, and please continue to fund and support sustainable 
energy through an incentive program.
Thank you
Mike

Michael Anctil | 50 Winter St. | Watertown, MA 02472 | M: (781) 866.9937 | W: (781) 419.1855 | E: 
dma02155@comcast.net 

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